A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial
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For people living with refractory epilepsy, the brain is like a city that can suffer a blackout any time lightning strikes. Without warning, an abnormal neural discharge can sweep through the intracranial circuits, leaving behind convulsions, loss of consciousness and years of lingering panic. Aroun
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A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial. For people living with refractory epilepsy, the brain is like a city that can suffer a blackout any time lightning strikes. Without warning, an abnormal neural discharge can sweep through the intracranial circuits, leaving behind convulsions, loss of consciousness and years of lingering panic. Aroun Covered by 1 publications. South China Morning Post: A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial.
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- South China Morning Post Hong Kong A kill switch for epilepsy? China cuts seizures by 92.6% in first human chemogenetic trial For people living with refractory epilepsy, the brain is like a city that can suffer a blackout any time lightning strikes. Without warning, an abnormal neural discharge can sweep through the intracranial circuits, leaving behind convulsions, loss of consciousness and years of lingering panic. Aroun 3 h ago · Tier 2
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